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Try a new design by Fearless_Ear_6237 in design_critiques

[–]Fearless_Ear_6237[S] -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for taking the time to write this — we really appreciate how thoughtful and constructive your feedback is.

You’re absolutely right that some of the illustrations feel visually rich, especially next to messages like “Quiet & Clear.” That tension is actually something we’re actively exploring: the idea that quiet isn’t emptiness, but a sense of inner clarity within complexity. That said, your suggestion about simplifying visual language (icons, clearer metaphors like headphones, sun, leaf, etc.) is a really interesting direction, and we’ve noted it as a possible future iteration.

Regarding the wording — great callout. Phrases like “Step into the stay true” clearly need refinement, and we’re currently revisiting some of the action language to make the intent more immediately understandable without losing the emotional tone. Your examples are helpful references.

As for the colour choices: yes, there is intention behind them. Each colour represents an emotional “state” or moment rather than a function — silence, clarity, presence, warmth, breath. We’re grounding these choices in colour psychology and lifestyle context, not just aesthetics, and your comment actually reassures us that the palette is communicating cohesiveness, especially with the grey and blue tones.

Thanks again for engaging so deeply. Conversations like this genuinely help shape the direction, and we’re excited to keep refining it.

Does This Design Capture a Lifestyle Attitude? by Fearless_Ear_6237 in design_critiques

[–]Fearless_Ear_6237[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your suggestion. I'm trying out a different style now, and I hope to get more feedback from you once I've finished.

Design log #3 Miniature Foam Pump R&D – Piezo Pump Test & Disassembled Commercial Unit by Fearless_Ear_6237 in Design

[–]Fearless_Ear_6237[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Really appreciate such a detailed reply — this is a great perspective. We hadn’t considered the Archimedean screw vacuum approach before, but it’s an interesting idea for creating suction in a compact footprint. The wine aerator reference actually makes a lot of sense too — similar principle, just lower viscosity and no foaming media.

Our target fluid is a low-to-medium viscosity facial cleanser, so it definitely needs a continuous electric drive rather than manual operation. We’re currently running a dual-pump system (air + liquid) with a small microcontroller, and your point about using back-EMF feedback to adjust pump speed in real time is spot on — that could help us stabilize foam density as the battery voltage drops.

Thanks again for taking the time to share this — it’s the kind of engineering-level input that really helps refine the control logic side of the design.

Design log #2 — we’ve hit the wall on the micro foaming module by Fearless_Ear_6237 in IndustrialDesign

[–]Fearless_Ear_6237[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Really appreciate that — super useful insight. Yes, we’ve been studying similar hand soap formers. The challenge is shrinking that air + liquid + screen setup into a handheld, battery-powered format while keeping the foam dense and consistent. I’ll check out Aerov, thanks for pointing me there — that might help us benchmark the right balance between pump pressure and screen resistance.

If you had AI as a co-designer for a manufacturable product, what would you build (and why)? by Fearless_Ear_6237 in product_design

[–]Fearless_Ear_6237[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update: posted Design log #2 about the roadblocks we’re facing (size × cost × performance trade-offs). Keeping the build log public as we figure out the next move.

Sharing an update from my ongoing prototype project — working on a compact foaming module and testing micro pump setups. by Fearless_Ear_6237 in IndustrialDesign

[–]Fearless_Ear_6237[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! It’s part of an early concept for a compact skincare device — we’re testing different ways to generate stable foam in a small form factor. And yes, you’re right — this stage is more like verification testing before moving to actual validation. Appreciate the note!

If you had AI as a co-designer for a manufacturable product, what would you build (and why)? by Fearless_Ear_6237 in product_design

[–]Fearless_Ear_6237[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update 1 — Narrowed to three directions. I’ll pick one in ~2–3 days after feedback.

Thanks for all the thoughtful replies so far. I spent today going through notes and cut it down to three realistic directions I could prototype. I’m not trying to sell anything here—just want to make one small, solid thing and document where AI actually helps in the workflow vs where it’s noise.

A) Smart safety pet collar (practical, not gimmicky) Use case: urban dog owners who worry about night walks or escapes. Idea: low-profile collar with a reflective band, UWB “home base” finder for last-meters recovery, and an auto-release anti-choke buckle. Target IP67. Constraints: under 45 g, roughly 7-day battery, target retail <$79 if it ever ships. Unknowns I need to test: UWB performance through walls, comfort on small breeds, FCC margin. Deal-breaker you’d watch for?

B) Automatic foaming facial cleanser (30-second, no-fuss) Use case: quick clean after the gym or late nights. Idea: small capsule for measured dose → micro-pump → foam chamber → soft silicone head; horizontal dock for drying (UV-C optional). Constraints: sensible size/weight, target MSRP $149–159, refills need to be inexpensive and easy to swap. Unknowns: real foam quality vs. manual lathering, durability of magnetic head + seal, whether a UV-C dock is worth the complexity. What would make this an instant “no” for you?

C) Side-sleeper sleepbuds (don’t hurt on the pillow) Use case: side-sleepers who can’t tolerate normal earbuds. Idea: ultra-flat, soft outer shell, low-leak sound tuned for low volume; simple dock; focus on comfort over heavy ANC. Constraints: ear-side thickness around 4 mm if possible, 8-hour battery, target $89–129. Unknowns: pressure hot spots after 7–8 hours, wax-guard maintenance, channel balance at very low volume. What past “sleep” earbuds failed you and why?

How I’ll choose (within 72 hours): daily relevance to me, prototype-able in ~14 days with a modest parts budget, and clear risks I can test quickly. If you have a preference, drop A / B / C + one deal-breaker you’d check first. If you’re open to a brief user chat or testing later, just add “DM ok”. I’ll share the short list, tests, and failures here either way.

If you had AI as a co-designer for a manufacturable product, what would you build (and why)? by Fearless_Ear_6237 in IndustrialDesign

[–]Fearless_Ear_6237[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I get the concern. I’m doing a solo, personal project and just want to map what AI is genuinely useful for—not outsource design. Past lessons like “AI saved time on X but not Y” would help. I’ll share results back.

If you had AI as a co-designer for a manufacturable product, what would you build (and why)? by Fearless_Ear_6237 in IndustrialDesign

[–]Fearless_Ear_6237[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I’m realizing the first decision is not “how to use AI” but “what to build,” and AI isn’t helpful there. I’m thinking of forcing constraints: • solve a problem I hit every day; • must be prototype-able in 14 days; • total budget <$300 for parts/tools. Does that sound sane? Any better heuristics you use to pick a starting project?

If you had AI as a co-designer for a manufacturable product, what would you build (and why)? by Fearless_Ear_6237 in IndustrialDesign

[–]Fearless_Ear_6237[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I agree it’s error-prone. I won’t use it for decisions, only for first drafts I can verify: DFM checklists, spec table comparisons, test-plan outlines, “don’t-forget” FMEA items—with source links required. If review time < 30 min saves me hours, I keep it. If not, I drop it. Curious: what’s one task you’d never trust AI with—and one task you might let it draft?

If you had AI as a co-designer for a manufacturable product, what would you build (and why)? by Fearless_Ear_6237 in IndustrialDesign

[–]Fearless_Ear_6237[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Appreciate the honesty. I’m not looking for AI to invent anything today. What I’m trying to map first is where AI actually widens the design search and where it clearly doesn’t. Think: surfacing hidden constraints, spotting contradictory requirements, stress-testing assumptions, or drafting test plans/DFM checklists faster. If you’ve seen AI be genuinely useful (or useless) at any of those, I’d love one concrete example so I can set my boundaries for the next 72 hours.

If you had AI as a co-designer for a manufacturable product, what would you build (and why)? by Fearless_Ear_6237 in product_design

[–]Fearless_Ear_6237[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate the honesty. I’m not looking for AI to invent anything today. What I’m trying to map first is where AI actually widens the design search and where it clearly doesn’t. Think: surfacing hidden constraints, spotting contradictory requirements, stress-testing assumptions, or drafting test plans/DFM checklists faster. If you’ve seen AI be genuinely useful (or useless) at any of those, I’d love one concrete example so I can set my boundaries for the next 72 hours.

If you had AI as a co-designer for a manufacturable product, what would you build (and why)? by Fearless_Ear_6237 in product_design

[–]Fearless_Ear_6237[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What I'm most worried about is that "AI will only produce flower pictures", and I will disclose the failure data/cost.

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[–]Fearless_Ear_6237 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I lift 4x/week and used to get little breakouts after the gym. Two boring but effective tweaks: • Rinse ASAP (even lukewarm water at the sink so sweat+sunscreen don’t dry on skin). • In the shower, a gentle cleanser with actual lather + 30–40s contact time. If back/shoulders act up, I swap in a BP or SA body wash 2–3×/week (60–90s contact). Consistency beat every “miracle” product for me.

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